S&S had the opportunity to be a part of the Maker Meetup at Jack Jackter Intermediate School in Colchester, CT. Barbara Johnson, the Library Media Specialist, hosted school librarians and other educators from across the state looking for makerspace ideas … Read More
Category Archives: Education
16 Educational Resources and Activities for the Classroom
Find helpful educational resources below to help you prepare for the new school year, including literacy activities, icebreakers, classroom management, organization and storage ideas, fundraising options, and other teacher tips! Visit our Back to School Pinterest board for even more ideas for your classroom. … Read More
The Best Mobile Apps to Use in Your PE Class
Nowadays it seems like a common response to most problems is, “There’s an App for That”. Technology has become an important part of our culture and saves us a ton of time each day. Since I got a TV installed in my … Read More
5 Tips for Incorporating Social Emotional Learning in Your Program
As educators and youth development leaders, some of the most important things we can teach to the kids we work with are learning how to manage emotions and interact with others. Social emotional learning (SEL) addresses children’s ability to learn … Read More
Sticker Mosaic Posters – Collaborative Art Activity
Looking for a fun, colorful, easy way to build community into your summer program? StickTogether® Sticker Mosaic Puzzle posters are a collaborative, community building activity for groups of all ages and abilities. StickTogether is new activity that celebrates collective accomplishment in … Read More
Exploring Art Through Sculptures – Wadsworth Atheneum Museum
Second Saturdays for Families at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is all about exploring art together! Families can take a guided tour of the galleries with a docent, enjoy live music and dance performances, and create their own collection-inspired … Read More
Spreading Kindness and Positivity Through Art Therapy
At S&S Worldwide, we love to highlight stories of organizations we sponsor to share their mission and help inspire others. This story from an organization called Jewish Family Services has truly inspired us and we hope to help spread their … Read More
Tips to Support ELL Students in the Classroom
Supporting English Language Learners has become a growing need and concern within classrooms as the culture of our country grows and evolves. We asked our friends at Steps to Literacy if they could provide some support tips and tool suggestions … Read More
Family Game Night Ideas For Your Senior Facility
Wondering how to get the family involved in activities in your facility? Host a fun open game night every Saturday evening for family members to drop by to play with their loved ones. Simply set up lots of game tables … Read More
Easy Tips to Prevent Summer Reading Slide in Students
With the end of the school year here, summer learning loss is a weighty topic on every educator’s mind. Even in the absence of a formal reading intervention program, there are recommendations that you can provide to families that will help them … Read More
